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A gamma ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation that has a very short wavelength (and a very high frequency and a very high energy). Gamma rays are similar to visible light, radio waves, and all the other forms of electromagnetic radiation. We find gamma rays at the top or high end of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is probable that X-Rays, which are just below gamma rays in the spectrum, are most similar.

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Gamma radiation is most similar to?

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What rays are similar to X rays?

We might consider gamma rays similar to X-rays. Both are at the top end of the electromagnetic spectrum, with gamma rays generally a bit higher in frequency (though there is a bit of overlap). Some might argue that ultraviolet rays, which are a bit lower in frequency than X-rays, make them similar. But we generally consider X-rays and gamma rays "most" similar as both are forms of ionizing radiation because the energy of the photons is so great.


With ray is similar with gamma ray?

Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power. But they have low kinetic power and ionizing power. Gamma rays are similar to x-rays in the sense that both are forms of electromagnetic radiations.


Which kind of emission is most similar to high energy x-rays?

Gamma radiation consists of high energy waves similar to x-rays.


Which has a higher frequency gamma rays or xrays?

Gamma rays have a higher frequency than X-rays. Gamma rays are the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, whereas X-rays have a lower frequency than gamma rays.


Which is the most penetrating rays x-rays or gamma rays?

Gamma rays are the most penetration rays because of its shortest wave length...


Radiation that is similar to x-rays and is not composed of particles?

Gamma radiation is similar to x-rays in terms of their ability to penetrate materials and cause ionization, but unlike x-rays, gamma radiation is not composed of particles. Instead, gamma radiation consists of electromagnetic waves with very high energy.


Can diamonds refract gamma rays?

No, diamonds do not refract gamma rays because gamma rays have such high energy that they pass through most materials without being significantly altered or slowed down. Diamonds, like most materials, are not effective at refracting gamma rays.


What radiation are similar to X - ray?

Radiation similar to X-rays includes gamma rays and ultraviolet (UV) rays. Both gamma rays and X-rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation, with gamma rays typically having higher energy and shorter wavelengths than X-rays. UV rays, while lower in energy than X-rays, are also part of the electromagnetic spectrum and can cause similar effects, such as ionization in biological tissues. However, X-rays and gamma rays are primarily used in medical imaging and treatment, while UV rays are commonly associated with skin effects and sun exposure.


What kind of gamma ray can penetrate solids?

Gamma rays are gamma rays are gamma rays.


Why are only gamma rays used to sterilise equipment and not alpha?

Because gamma rays have the most electromagnetic energy.


Which rays have the highest frequency?

Gamma rays have the highest frequency among the electromagnetic spectrum. They have the shortest wavelengths and carry the most energy.